{"id":417309,"date":"2025-09-12T02:17:14","date_gmt":"2025-09-12T02:17:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/417309\/"},"modified":"2025-09-12T02:17:14","modified_gmt":"2025-09-12T02:17:14","slug":"why-is-carlos-alcaraz-not-playing-in-the-davis-cup-for-spain-vs-denmark","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/417309\/","title":{"rendered":"Why is Carlos Alcaraz not playing in the Davis Cup for Spain vs Denmark?"},"content":{"rendered":"

Carlos Alcaraz<\/a> reclaimed the No. 1 spot in the ATP rankings on September 7 after defeating Jannik Sinner<\/strong> in the US Open<\/strong> final, earning his sixth career Grand Slam. The 22-year-old Spaniard was initially expected to represent his country in the Davis Cup matchup against Denmark, but he has officially withdrawn.<\/strong><\/p>\n

The Spanish Tennis Federation confirmed that Alcaraz will miss the second-round<\/strong> tie in Valencia, scheduled for Sept. 12\u201313<\/strong>, citing physical fatigue from his demanding American swing.<\/p>\n

In addition to Alcaraz\u2019s absence, Spain will also be without Alejandro Davidovich Fokina<\/strong>. The World No.20 announced he would not participate due to exhaustion and a congested schedule. <\/p>\n

That leaves captain David Ferrer<\/strong> with a roster of Jaume Munar, Pedro Martinez, Roberto Carballes Baena<\/strong>, and Pablo Carre\u00f1o Busta<\/strong>. US Open doubles champion Marcel Granollers<\/strong> was originally named to the squad but pulled out after suffering a right ankle sprain in New York.<\/p>\n

The matchup begins Saturday, Sept. 13, with two singles matches. Sunday\u2019s slate will feature the doubles rubber followed by the final two singles contests. Spain advanced to this round after defeating Switzerland 3\u20131 in Biel earlier this year. Denmark, led by World No.11 Holger Rune<\/strong>, pulled off a dramatic comeback against Serbia, rallying from 0\u20132 down to win 3\u20132 at home.<\/p>\n

\"Rafael<\/p>\n

see also<\/p>\n

Rafael Nadal issues definitive statement on Carlos Alcaraz\u2019s prospects in ATP circuit<\/p>\n

<\/a>Denmark\u2019s squad<\/p>\n

Denmark will field its strongest roster for the tie, led by World No. 11 Holger Rune. He will be joined by Elmer Moller, August Holmgren, Christian Sigsgaard<\/strong>, and doubles specialist Johannes Ingildsen<\/strong>, with former pro Frederik Nielsen<\/strong> serving as team captain.<\/p>\n

This will be the sixth Davis Cup<\/a> meeting between the two nations. Spain holds a narrow 3\u20132 advantage<\/strong> in the head-to-head, with their most recent clash coming 10 years ago<\/strong> in Odense. That tie ended in Spain\u2019s favor behind a lineup that featured Rafael Nadal, David Ferrer, Roberto Bautista Agut<\/strong>, and Fernando Verdasco<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

\"gianni<\/a><\/p>\n